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Acupuncture evidence by condition

The Acupuncture Decision Index is a source trail, not a universal score. Filter by the condition question, then read the limitation and next check before acting.

How to read a record

Each record separates outcome, comparator, guideline position, limitation, safety or escalation note, and coverage context.

ConditionEvidence boundaryComparatorNext check

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Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Sham and no-treatment distinctions

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Usual care or mixed comparators

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Sham and no-treatment distinctions

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Neck Pain

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Usual care or mixed comparators

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Sham and no-treatment distinctions

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Usual care or mixed comparators

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Sham and no-treatment distinctions

Safety check · 2026-08-24

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Acupuncture for IVF Success

Condition-specific findings; do not generalize across outcomes.

Usual care or mixed comparators

Safety check · 2026-08-24